Sang Heon Lee

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Sang Heon Lee

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in Netflix's XO, Kitty and Viu's Secret Ingredient.

Born:

1996

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Sang Heon Lee (Korean: 이상헌) is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the American television series XO, Kitty (2023–present) by Netflix and the Philippine miniseries Secret Ingredient (2024) by Viu. Sang Heon Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea. He has an older sister, actress and XO, Kitty co-star, Gia Kim. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Hong Kong due to his father's work in the construction industry.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee and his sister attended Island School while living in Hong Kong. He began having an interest in acting from taking drama classes during his school years, which subsequently led him to major in Drama at the University of Northampton in England. After graduating from university, he returned to South Korea to fulfill his mandatory military duty for two years. Lee previously worked as a model in addition to appearing as a background actor and reenactment actor in documentaries. His sister, Gia, suggested to Lee to submit an audition tape for XO, Kitty, which became his first official audition for a major acting role.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee subsequently made his film debut with a small role in the biographical film, Gran Turismo (2023), based on Jann Mardenborough's life and career as a professional race car driver which was released on August 11, 2023. In 2024, he starred in the Filipino romantic series Secret Ingredient by Viu. Lee is an avid rock climber. A self-proclaimed foodie, he taught himself how to cook by watching YouTube videos of Gordon Ramsay during his undergraduate years in England.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996: Birth of Sang Heon Lee — South Korean actor known for roles in Netflix's XO, Kitty and Viu's Secret Ingredient.
2. 2023: 2023 Milestone — He is known for starring in the American television series XO, Kitty (2023–present) by Netflix and the Philippine miniseries Secret Ingredient (2024) by Viu.
3. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, he starred in the Filipino romantic series Secret Ingredient by Viu.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Sang Heon Lee

True or False: “Sang Heon Lee studied drama at the University of Northampton in England.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text confirms that he majored in Drama while attending the University of Northampton.

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